It's funny that you say that ... I've mentioned before that I'm on Topamax, which makes me randomly lose words. And Mr. Polecat is so helpful because he can almost immediately decode what my "errrr, um" *handflap, wave, flap flap flap* means every time, whether I'm talking about a specific type of plant I want to get this summer or the neighbor's darn cat peeing on our patio again. And don't even get me started on the number of times we've had this conversation:

Me: Hey, you wanna watch that one movie?

Mr. P: Oh, yeah, the one with the thing?
Me: YES! That one!

Mr. P. : Yep. I love that one part.

Me: I KNOW!

Meanwhile, our kids are looking at us like we're smoking crack. We've just been together so long, we know how each other thinks. And that's just the little things!

I wish my husband would acquire this skill. He still can't figure out what I'm talking about unless I'm specific. It drives me crazy because we've been together 21 years how can he NOT know by this time.

My mom had a "definitely not a maid/housecleaner" when I was a teenager and mom could say "<not a housecleaner> I need the whatchamacallit off the doohickey over there" and she would walk over and pick whatever it was up. I could never figure out how she knew what the heck my mom was talking about because the "whatchamacallit" and "doohickeys" never seemed to be the same thing, but she managed it.

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kpmom 7,918

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I wish my husband would acquire this skill. He still can't figure out what I'm talking about unless I'm specific. It drives me crazy because we've been together 21 years how can he NOT know by this time.

My husband of almost 26 years is the same way.

I can picture the object clear as day in my mind, I can describe it to a T, I just can't think of its name, and he looks at me like he has no clue what I'm talking about. As you say, how can he not know??!!

Briefly 10,249

Briefly 10,249

I wish my husband would acquire this skill. He still can't figure out what I'm talking about unless I'm specific. It drives me crazy because we've been together 21 years how can he NOT know by this time.

My mom had a "definitely not a maid/housecleaner" when I was a teenager and mom could say "<not a housecleaner> I need the whatchamacallit off the doohickey over there" and she would walk over and pick whatever it was up. I could never figure out how she knew what the heck my mom was talking about because the "whatchamacallit" and "doohickeys" never seemed to be the same thing, but she managed it.

With my "word issues" as we refer to it (slight brain damage from a bad concussion in childhood), I have gotten pretty good at coping. I tend to say the word "thing" if I can't think of the word I actually want. The problem is when I don't realize that I'm saying the wrong word until I've said it. Hubs generally copes and knows what I meant, but it actually bothers me when he finishes my sentence because I'm trying to figure out what word to say. My daughter told me the other day that she has no problem translating me!

I can picture the object clear as day in my mind, I can describe it to a T, I just can't think of its name, and he looks at me like he has no clue what I'm talking about. As you say, how can he not know??!!

This is exactly what my husband does. I can even tell him where I think I last saw it and nothing. Invariably, I will get frustrated and get up to find it myself and he shakes his head and says how would I know that's what you wanted.

Uh, I described it and told you exactly where it was? Good grief!

Also, thank you whoever mentioned "staid" on the previous thread. Seriously, Mr. Big Dr. Man? I get that autocorrect won't pick that up because it's an actual word. That's why grammerly was invented!

Sometimes it gives me weird changes, which I just ignore, but it reliably tells me when I need effect or affect because despite looking them up numerous times I can never remember which is which!

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feministxtian 38,242

feministxtian 38,242

I'm not even highly educated and even I know how to use the right words. I mean, compared to most here, I'm a gold-plated dumbass.

Lori is full of shit. If I (who is seriously undereducated) can figure out the right grammar most of the time, that doesn't say shit for Lori and her "advanced degrees". But then again, I used to send my kids' papers back to school with the teacher's grammar corrected. DROVE ME FUCKING NUTS!

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Hubs generally copes and knows what I meant, but it actually bothers me when he finishes my sentence because I'm trying to figure out what word to say.

Uuuuuuggghhh! Yes. About 10 years ago I was in a bad car accident. While I don't believe that I hit my head, there's no doubt that it has affected my ability to choose my words. I see the object I want in my head, I can even visualize the word sometimes, but getting the word out can be a challenge. Mr. Nova would try to be helpful by supplying the missing word but honestly it would just frustrate me more. I finally asked if he could just wait and let me get it out. He's a pretty patient guy and is used to me shouting a random word 20 minutes after a conversation has ended. Thankfully it's not an every day issue anymore and I'm more prone to doing it when I'm tired. I also have a tendency to use the wrong word, I want to say newspaper and I say ribbon, or I want to say pen and hairbrush comes out. My family and friends know about it but I'm terribly embarrassed when it happens in front of strangers.

quiversR4hunting 30,529

quiversR4hunting 30,529

which tweet did he reply to? I can't see the replies (I don't have twitter) I see there are 111 comments on the women destroying the medical profession tweet. That is a far cry from the 1000s in an up roar. Not shocking since her husband has been known to embellish a few statistics.

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Koala 41,090

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Proverbs 31 speaks of a virtuous woman who is “clothed with strength and honor and laughs at the days to come.” Is this what others notice when they first meet you? Are you known for a quiet and confident trust in the Lord when you are in the midst of challenging trials?

How many people have told Lori that she comes across as rude/spoiled/harsh/crass/mean? Those are the things that others notice when they first "meet" her on the internet.

Instead of learning from those critiques, Lori dismisses them, because she honestly equates herself with the Lord.

It's the reason that Peaceful wife has 4.7 stars on her Amazon reviews, and Lori only has 2.7. It's presentation. It's how you come across to other people. It's how you treat other people. Peaceful Wife's followers practically ran Lori off of her blog, because they viewed her as crass. Even among people who hold similar views, Lori presents herself very poorly.

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Do you try to think logically when the unexpected happens? Are you known for your wisdom or your worries? Are you “dressed” in foolishness or faith?

Perhaps the best answer for this question is Lori's response when wild fires were headed directly for her home.

She wrote:

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I had no idea what to do.

My son, Steven, from Texas, told me to call Jon, my son-in-law, and have him come over to be with me in case I needed to evacuate.

So her son-in-law had to come be with Lori, because getting in the car and getting the hell out was too much for her silly, girl brain.

She continues:

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What to pack?

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I went up into my room and grabbed a bit of my lotions, makeup, toothbrush, socks, and clothes.

Thank god she grabbed the important stuff. It's not like you can just walk into a CVS and buy a toothbrush and make-up.

Definitely a logical thinker, that one.

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Do you speak about what is good, what you like, and what you are thankful for?

Well, let's see. Over the past couple of weeks, Lori has posted about:

-Women Destroying the Medical Profession

-Biblical Feminist

-One of her many gossipy posts about Sarah Young

-Indiscreet Women

-The Problem with Female Bible Teachers

-Being Raised in a Filthy Home

-Making sure other people know you're having sex <---this one is just beyond the fucking pale

-Sane Women Standing Against Their Crazy Sisters

All in all, I'd say she posts a lot of gossip, a lot of negative crap about women, a lot of "admonishments", and pretty much nothing good.

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TeddyBonkers 10,214

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Proverbs 31 speaks of a virtuous woman who is “clothed with strength and honor and laughs at the days to come.” Is this what others notice when they first meet you? Are you known for a quiet and confident trust in the Lord when you are in the midst of challenging trials?

Considering that our "Godly mentor" has told us time and again that the Proverbs 31 woman was just a fable...my poor lady brain just doesn't know what to think!

But, gosh, I better go check to make sure that my strength and honor is MODEST and QUIET. And I better not laugh too loud at the days to come. It's downright unfeminine.

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Koala 41,090

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I better not laugh too loud at the days to come. It's downright unfeminine.

If you do, Lori's likely to compare you to a prostitute. That's certainly what she's done in the past. She's kind that way...

In other news, Lori writes:

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But God NEVER contradicts His Word and His Word is sufficient; for He has given us everything we need for life and godliness! Yes, the Spirit leads and guides us but we don’t need “extra revelation” as Sarah Young falsely believes.

Agreed. Kind of negates the need for LORI'S book, blog, and notebook doodles.

Awesome! Now think of all the time Lori will have to be a keeper at home. Ken will not have to fend for himself anymore. She can cook! She can let the maid go, and clean her own house. Hallelujah! What a blessing!

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Alisamer 19,380

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I hate to say this, but I'm kind of glad she's so purposefully stupid. Her serious leghumpers won't care, but I'm sure some women who may have been leaning toward listening might be put off by the idea of following someone who is too dumb to know that when a fire is coming toward your home, you grab the important papers and the cat, maybe throw a quick bag together of necessities, put your back to the fire and leave! You don't call someone from out of state to ask you what to do. You especially don't call your SON, who you raised and supposedly TAUGHT, to ask him what to do! Does she think that having a penis automatically gives you insight into fire safety that people with vaginas cannot possibly understand? Did her son-in-law have to stand there and tell her "OK, now we go out the front door, and get in the car. No, close the door, Lori. Now open the car door, Lori. Get in and sit down. Put the keys in the ignition..."

Can you imagine if she'd been in New Orleans during hurricane Katrina? "Son, I'm on the first floor, and the water is up to my knees and rising? I can't get out! What do I do?" "Dammit, mom, go upstairs!"

It's also good that she's so crass. That too will put off some potential followers. I doubt many fundie christians would be thrilled about sharing her more nasty posts.

I suspect she's not even trying to cater to Christian women who aren't "submissive" enough for her anymore. It's all an attempt to go viral so she can get internet-famous.

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Sarah92 16,053

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which tweet did he reply to? I can't see the replies (I don't have twitter) I see there are 111 comments on the women destroying the medical profession tweet. That is a far cry from the 1000s in an up roar. Not shocking since her husband has been known to embellish a few statistics.

It was the women doctors are ruining medicine one. All her other recent tweets are pretty much ignored. But it certainly was not thousands of people.

We saw a woman on the corner of a busy intersection this evening with a brown cardboard sign that said "Please Repent" on one side and "Jesus Christ Saves" on the other. We're trying to figure out what makes you to decide to spend Friday evening waving a sloppy Jesus sign at an intersection. We've got nothing.

42 hours to go until I meet Kiki for the second (which feels like first) time. Got some small toys ready for her (we don't want her to use big sisters toys) and we are also kinda ready for guests. My Mum made sure to also clean the hidden spots under our bench in the kitchen. Kiki fits under there and we don't want her to come out covered in dust and dog hair. 😅 Our breeder wrote us that the "gang" enjoys the warm weather and they are in hunting mode, catching may beetles. Wish us luck and that there is a good connection between her and me so that I can make the final decision.

It never rains, but it pours. Went to the orthopedic doc today about my ankle and got the lovely news that I have some seriously torn ligaments...like maybe surgical repair torn. This is some serious bullshit.

My young neighbor died unexpectedly last fall, and his family has recently put his house up for sale. They are trying to sell the house themselves, but it's not listed on any of the sites that people trying to sell their homes themselves generally use, so....
I told Mr. Cartmann99 to pass the word along to coworkers he knows are looking for houses, as it would be nice to have someone that he could catch a ride to campus with when our car is in the shop and vice versa.